Ballast Nedam Signs Contract for Carolina Bridge

NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, July 11, 2011 -

Ballast Nedam has signed an agreement with the Ministry of
Public Works of Suriname for the design and construction of the
Carolina bridge across the Suriname river. The financial close
concluding this agreement is expected to be finalized on 1 August.
The net contract value of the project amounts to € 32 million.

Ballast Nedam has a leading position in construction and
infrastructure. The company operates mainly in the Netherlands on
integrated and other projects for companies, public authorities and
housing consumers, in the fields of mobility, housing, employment,
leisure and energy. Ballast Nedam operates internationally in
various areas of expertise. Ballast Nedam supplies project, process
and contract management in the development, implementation and
management phases. The company also provides specialized know-how
and skills, and semi-finished and finished products. Ballast Nedam
is listed on NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam. The share is included in
the Amsterdam Small Cap Index.

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Note for the editorial staff: Further details can be obtained from Ballast Nedam N.V., Adrie van Kessel, telephone +31-30-285-41-61 or +31-6-22-45-71-85